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Alexander
Liner notes
A reflective americana song about Alexander, Iowa, where the old railroad tracks once brought life to the plains. The lyrics speak of the resilience of the small community, remembering the devastating tornado of 1925 that tore through the town and the church, and finding quiet strength along Harriman Street.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-16
Landmarks
- Alexander Public Library [Alexander, IA Map & Directions - Iowa](https://www.mapquest.com/us/iowa/alexander-ia-282040508)
- United church [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Streets and places
- Harriman Street [Alexander, IA Map & Directions - Iowa](https://www.mapquest.com/us/iowa/alexander-ia-282040508)
- Main street [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Geography
- Located in Franklin County, Iowa [Alexander, Iowa - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander,_Iowa)
- Total area of 4.27 square miles [Alexander, Iowa Facts for Kids](https://kids.kiddle.co/Alexander,_Iowa)
History
- Platted in 1885 after the Central Railroad of Iowa was built [Alexander, Iowa - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander,_Iowa)
- A violent tornado destroyed much of the town on June 11, 1925 [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Culture
- Hometown of Iowa Congressman Tom Latham [Alexander, Iowa - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander,_Iowa)
Businesses and industry
- Historically home to a Farmers Co-op creamery built in 1911 [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
- Historically home to E.R. Green Furniture store [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Architecture and visuals
- Modest rural homes and rebuilt structures post-1925 tornado [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Other
- Population of 164 at the 2020 census [Alexander, Iowa - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander,_Iowa)
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-16
Landmarks
- Alexander Public Library [Alexander, IA Map & Directions - Iowa](https://www.mapquest.com/us/iowa/alexander-ia-282040508)
- United church [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Streets and places
- Harriman Street [Alexander, IA Map & Directions - Iowa](https://www.mapquest.com/us/iowa/alexander-ia-282040508)
Geography
- Flat agricultural terrain typical of Franklin County [Alexander, Iowa Facts for Kids](https://kids.kiddle.co/Alexander,_Iowa)
History
- Rebuilt structures following the 1925 tornado [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Culture
- Small rural community character [Alexander, IA Map & Directions - Iowa](https://www.mapquest.com/us/iowa/alexander-ia-282040508)
Businesses and industry
- Historical presence of a creamery and furniture store [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Architecture and visuals
- Rural midwestern architecture with rebuilt churches and modest homes [Franklin county & community Histories Alexander](https://iagenweb.org/franklin/History/Alexander_history.htm)
Research sources
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